A hidden culprit: Unusual thyroid involvement in melioidosis—A case report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Melioidosis, caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei , is a serious infection with a wide range of clinical presentations; however, thyroid gland involvement is exceptionally rare.We present the case of a 56-year-old woman with poorly controlled diabetes who developed painful anterior neck swelling. Imaging suggested a thyroid lesion, and aspiration revealed pus. Culture and polymerase chain reaction confirmed B. pseudomallei . She was treated with intravenous ceftazidime followed by long-term oral cotrimoxazole and was completely cured on four-month follow-up. This case illustrates the need to consider melioidosis in the differential diagnosis of thyroid abscesses, especially in diabetic patients from tuberculosis endemic areas, and emphasises the importance of early targeted therapy.
Source: Infectious Diseases & Immunity
Authors: Amritha Sabitha Kurup, Ramya Mohan, Hijosh Mepparambath, Manjima Surendran, Arun Geethanjaly Sasidharan, Smrithi Surendranath, Jensina Earezhuth Salahudheen, Abigail Hakkeem, Beena Philomina Jose
Institutions: KMCT Group of Educational Institutions, Saveetha University
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4416229598